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Personnel
Promotions and appointments of people working in the iron and steel industry.
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ANDRITZ Approves Extension of Joachim Schönbeck’s Tenure as Its President, Chief Executive Officer
04 March 2026 - ANDRITZ announced its supervisory board has approved a five-year extension of Joachim Schönbeck’s contract to maintain his tenure as president and chief executive officer until April 2032.
Nucor Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President
03 March 2026 - Nucor announced that its executive vice president of commercial, Daniel R. Needham, will retire 20 June 2026.
The United Steelworkers: New International President, Other Leadership Positions Sworn In
02 March 2026 - The United Steelworkers (USW) union announced it has a new international president, Roxanne Brown, along with other leadership roles within the organization whose terms began 1 March.
Boston Metal Hits Setback After Incident at Brazil Facility
24 February 2026 - Boston Metal experienced an equipment failure last month in its Brazil facility which prevented it from hitting an operational milestone required for a funding deal, leading to its decision to lay off 71 people in the U.S., reported Canary Media.
Midrex Names New Managing Director of Midrex India
24 February 2026 - Midrex announced it has promoted Aashima Vadhera to managing director of Midrex India.
Nucor Names New Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Executive Vice President
20 February 2026 - Nucor Corp. announced it has promoted John L. “Jack” Sullivan to chief financial officer, treasurer and executive vice president effective 1 March 2026, succeeding Steve Laxton.
Senator McCormick, Dura-Bond Celebrate Increased Revenue, More Jobs in Pennsylvania
18 February 2026 - Dura-Bond Pipe, during a visit by U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick at its Steelton, Pa., facility, announced it has signed a multiyear contract with TC Energy to supply US$300 million in large-diameter line pipe, creating more than 250 new jobs in Pennsylvania.
Voith Turbo Announces New Vice President of Sales for Industry Division in North America
18 February 2026 - Voith Turbo announced it has named Michal Kalita, based at the company’s Houston, Texas, location, as its new vice president of sales for the industry division in North America.
UMECC Switches to Operator-Led Ownership, Strengthens U.S. Operations
17 February 2026 - U.S.-based supplier to the steel, energy and heavy industrial markets UMECC announced it has transitioned to operator-led ownership, named industrial operator Adam Salmen its chief executive officer and is strengthening its operations in North America.
Steel Manufacturers Association: Eight Officers Elected Including AIST Past President
03 February 2026 - The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) announced its board of directors has elected eight officers to the 2026–2028 executive committee, including Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI)’s Barry Schneider as its chair.
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